Piston vs Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Piston
This app facilitates learning and knowledge transfer during training and performances through multi-camera video analysis. It allows for capturing, reviewing, and annotating video from up to 16 cameras simultaneously, with options for live streaming and data export.
- 4K multi-camera capture
- Up to 16 cameras simultaneously
- Real-time annotation and markup
- Drawing tools for highlighting
- Live streaming and AWS S3 upload
- Live Opta data import
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Capture and accelerate learning moments during training and performances using a Piston Server. Piston is built for teaching using multi-camera vision to enhance the knowledge transfer process. Create a real impact at the point of best contact. • 4K VISION Piston captures vision from a wide variety of 4K network cameras and supports options for SDI and HDMI. Capture features include custom encoding options, single file and streaming file creation and synchronised multi-camera session capture. • Multi-Camera Piston systems are capable of capturing and reviewing up to 16 network cameras simultaneously. In-sync angle switching is a simple swipe. Clips from multiple angles can be cut and downloaded for offline review. Capture sessions can be scheduled ahead of time, so nothing is missed. • Multipeer MarkUp Shared markup and annotation data across all users during capture sessions in real time or post-event. Mark up button schemes are distributed from a central source, so mark up data capture is consistent. Supports XML and JSON data export. • Drawing Pause, draw and save. Simple to use drawing tools to highlight aspects of the vision. Save as images with the drawings for later viewing or sharing. • Streaming Upload Live streaming export and upload to AWS Simple Storage Service (S3). A cost-effective, reliable and easy way to stream. Supports custom export settings and angle selection. • Live Opta Import With a live data subscription, Opta's live data can be imported and synchronised in a capture session.
Analyzer
This official team performance app supports registered players and officials. It allows for updating assessments, accessing resources, viewing calendar events, and syncing health data with Apple Health.
- Add/Update assessments
- Browse files/resources
- View calendar items
- Sync health data
- Team management tools
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The official application for Analyzer Anywhere at Australian Cricket. This application is designed for registered players and officials. To use, a valid Analyzer Anywhere site membership is required. Features include: - View match video - Browse files/resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piston at 100% against Analyzer's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Piston ships an update monthly, Analyzer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Piston | Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Super Jump Pty Ltd | Fair Play Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Piston
Analyzer
In-app purchases
Piston
No in-app purchases
Analyzer
No in-app purchases








